Senior Systems Administrator - River Road (Exempt)

Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator - Exempt - Starting salary expected to be in the mid $80,000 range depending on experience - Parker Health Group, a comprehensive aging services organization with over 115 years of experience, has an exceptional opportunity for a full-time Senior Systems Administrator. Consider joining us on our beautiful Piscataway/Highland Park, New Jersey campus - on-site - Monday - Friday with flexibility - The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the stability, reliability, and security of Parker Health Group's core IT systems and infrastructure. This role operates with a high degree of independence, exercising professional judgment to diagnose and resolve complex systems issues, proactively prevent service disruptions, and implement resilient, long-term solutions across on-premises, cloud, and endpoint environments. By maintaining reliable and secure technology platforms, this position plays a critical role in supporting uninterrupted operations, staff productivity, and the safe delivery of services within a senior living and healthcare environment.

Learn why 2025 was our third year in a row being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz.com , one of the leading business journals in the state.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental and vision plans offered
• 25 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank
• Pension Plan and 403b
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and wellness reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits (including legal, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Eligibility for annual holiday bonus
• Subsidized childcare available
• Free meal with every shift worked
• Use of Parker gym and pool facilities
• We are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in Tier 2/3 support, systems administration, or endpoint engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows desktop/server operating systems and Linux.
• Hands-on experience administering O365 / Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, and related cloud services.
• Proficiency with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune, Ivanti, or similar for imaging, patching, and configuration.
• Experience scripting or automation, working in ITSM/ticketing systems (e.g., Ivanti, ServiceNow, Jira) with adherence to SLAs and escalation procedures.
• Microsoft 365, Azure, or Windows Server certifications preferred (e.g., M365 Administrator, Azure Administrator, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator).
• CompTIA certifications preferred such as Network+, Security+, or equivalent vendor neutral credentials.
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and regulatory requirements relevant to Aging services is highly desirable.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

About Us

Parker Health Group, Inc.


You can make a difference in the field of aging services


At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It's the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!